8530.3. - AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE].

The definition of "Swimming Pool" in Section 202 of Chapter 2 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

Swimming Pool - A swimming pool may be either: (a) a private swimming pool, or (b) a public swimming pool.

(a)

A private swimming pool shall mean any constructed or prefabricated structure that contains water eighteen (18) inches or more in depth, used in connection with a single-family residence and available to only the resident(s) of such residence or their private guests, whether designed, intended or used

exclusively or principally for swimming or not. This includes any in-ground, aboveground, or on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs, spas or any open container or artificial body of water permanently or temporarily constructed or maintained upon any property, used in connection with a single-family residence and available to only the resident(s) of such residence or their private guests, whether designed, intended or used exclusively or principally for swimming or not.

(b)

A public swimming pool shall include any constructed or prefabricated structure that contains water eighteen (18) inches or more in depth, other than a private swimming pool, that is used exclusively or principally for swimming.

(Ord. No. 2366, § 7, 12-17-19; Ord. No. 2394, § 7, 11-15-22; Ord. No. 2408, § 7, 11-18-25)

The definition of a "Wading Pool" in Section 202 is added to Chapter 2 of the 2025 California Building Code to read as follows:

Wading Pool - Any constructed or prefabricated pool used for wading which is less than eighteen (18) inches in depth.

(Ord. No. 2366, § 7, 12-17-19; Ord. No. 2394, § 7, 11-15-22; Ord. No. 2408, § 7, 11-18-25)

Section 3109.2.5 of the 2025 California Building Code is added to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:

3109.2.5 Access gates shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian-access gates shall open outward away from the swimming pool, spa or hot tub and shall be self-closing and self-latching. The release mechanism of the self-latching device shall be located not less than the sixty (60) inches above adjacent finished grade. Access gates shall not be constructed across a driveway, and double gates or motor operated gates shall not be used. A weather-proof, durable sign of not less than ½ inch high letters stating, "POOL AREA KEEP GATE CLOSED", shall be posted at all times on every access gate, for all public pools.

(Ord. No. 2366, § 7, 12-17-19; Ord. No. 2394, § 7, 11-15-22; Ord. No. 2408, § 7, 11-18-25)

8530.4. - ADDITION.

Section 3109.3 of the 2025 California Building Code is added to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:

3109.3. Barrier Required.

3109.3.1. The top of the barrier shall be at least sixty (60) inches above finished grade, as measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool, spa or hot tub. The maximum vertical clearance between finish grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be two (2) inches, as measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an aboveground pool, the barrier may be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be two (2) inches.

3109.3.2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch diameter sphere.

3109.3.3. Solid barriers that do not have openings, such as masonry or stonewalls, shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for tooled masonry joints.

3109.3.4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between each of the horizontal member is less than 45 inches, the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool, spa or hot tub side of the fence and the spacing between each vertical member shall not exceed 1-¾ inches.

3109.3.5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between each of the horizontal members is 45 inches or more, the spacing between each vertical member shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch diameter sphere. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed ¾ inches in width.

3109.3.6. Where chain link fencing is used, the maximum mesh size shall be 1-¼ inch square unless the fence is provided with slats fastened in place which reduces the openings to no more than 1-¾ inches. The chain link fence fabric shall be not less than 11-gauge material. Solid or dense landscaping shall not be used to meet the requirements of this section.

3109.3.7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall be not more than 1-¾ inches.

3109.3.8. Access gates shall comply with the requirements specified in Section 3109.3.1 —3109.3.7 above and, in addition, shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian-access gates shall open outward away from the swimming pool, spa or hot tub and shall be self-closing and self-latching. The release mechanism of the self-latching device shall be located not less than the sixty (60) inches above adjacent finished grade. Access gates shall not be constructed across a driveway, and double gates or motor operated gates shall not be used. A weather-proof, durable sign of not less than ½ inch high letters stating, "POOL AREA KEEP GATE CLOSED", shall be posted at all times on every access gate.

3109.3.9. A building wall that serves as part of the barrier and allows access to the swimming pool, spa or hot tub through door or window openings shall comply with one of the following requirements:

An alarm installed on all doors and windows with direct access (1) to the swimming pool, spa or hot tub. The alarm shall sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds immediately after the door or window is opened and be loud enough to be heard throughout the house during normal household activities. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm system shall be equipped with a manual means, such as a touch pad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening; such deactivation shall last for no more than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch shall be located at least 54 inches above the floor adjacent to the door or window opening. An alarm, which is incorporated into a general house alarm system, may be used to meet the requirements of this section providing the alarm is not connected to a central monitoring station and cannot be disabled.

Self-closing and self-latching devices installed on (1) all doors with direct access to the swimming pool, spa or hot tub with the release mechanism located a minimum 54" above adjacent finished grade.

3109.3.10. Inspection. The swimming pool, spa or hot tub barrier, including pedestrian access gates and door alarms, shall be installed, inspected and approved prior to plastering or filling the swimming pool, spa,

or hot tub with water.

3109.3.11. Indoor Swimming Pool, Spa or Hot Tub. An exterior door with direct access to an indoor swimming pool, spa, or hot tub shall comply with section 3109.3.9 above.

3109.3.12 LEGAL NON-CONFORMING SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS OR HOT TUBS. Every person in possession of land, either as owner, purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub for which a permit was issued prior to June 19, 1992, shall at all times maintain a safety barrier completely surrounding said swimming pool, spa or hot tub, as follows:

A substantial fence or other solid structure not (1) less than four (4) feet in height, as measured from the side of the fence that does not enclose the swimming pool, spa or hot tub area, shall be provided. The openings in the barrier shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch diameter sphere and horizontal pickets that act as a latter shall not be used.

Pedestrian access gates or door openings through the (2) barrier shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device and be self-closing and self-latching. The release mechanism of the self-latching device shall be located not less than forty-eight (48) inches above the adjacent finished grade. Access gates shall be not less than 48 inches in height and openings in the gate shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch

diameter sphere. This section shall not apply to any door of the main dwelling unit located on the same legal lot as the swimming pool, spa or hot tub. Access gates shall not be constructed across any driveway and double gates or motor operated gates shall not be used. A weatherproof, durable sign of not less than one-half (½) inch high letters stating, "POOL AREA KEEP GATE CLOSED", shall be posted at all times on every access gate, for all public pools.

3109.3.13. DRAINAGE. A 3" P-trap shall be required on the premises for drainage of the pool.

3109.3.14. PLAN COMPLIANCE. All plans submitted to the City for the construction of a new swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall show compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, including the location and height of fencing and gates required by this Chapter.

3109.3.15. FINAL INSPECTION. Final approval of all swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs hereinafter constructed shall not be granted until all of the requirements specified in this chapter have been complied with.

(Ord. No. 2366, § 7, 12-17-19; Ord. No. 2394, § 7, 11-15-22; Ord. No. 2408, § 7, 11-18-25)

8530.10. - ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE].

Section 3109.4 is added to Chapter 31 of the 2025 California Building Code to read as follows:

3109.4. Demolition of a Swimming Pool, Spa or Hot Tub. A demolition permit shall be obtained from the City prior to the demolition of any swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. The permit applicant shall submit a plot plan indicating the location of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub and its associated equipment. Upon issuance of the demolition permit, the following requirements shall apply:

Gas piping serving the swimming pool, spa or hot tub equipment shall be terminated at the source of supply and removed.

2.

Plumbing piping serving the swimming pool, spa, hot tub or equipment shall be terminated at the source of supply and removed.

3.

Electrical wiring and conduit serving the swimming pool, spa, hot tub, or equipment shall be terminated at the source of supply and removed.

4.

Electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment serving the swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall be removed.

5.

The sidewalls of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall be removed to a minimum depth of 6 inches below adjacent grade.

6.

Two (2) 18-inch diameter holes shall be provided at the lowest elevation of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub floor.

7.

The swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall be filled with clean soil or other approved material.

(Ord. No. 2366, § 7, 12-17-19; Ord. No. 2394, § 7, 11-15-22; Ord. No. 2408, § 7, 11-18-25)

PART 4. -

(Former Part 4 was repealed by Ord. 2233 adopted 11-20-07)

CHAPTER 6. - MOVING AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS PART 1. - DEFINITIONS